Arizona Pain

Arizona Pain We get people who are in pain back to living an active, pain-free life. Located at Shea Blvd. and Hayden in Scottsdale,AZ. Our goal is much more than pain relief.

We help people with pain who:

😴 Have trouble sleeping
🚴 Have stopped being active
👦 Can’t play with their kids or grandkids


📍9 Locations Valley-Wide Call 480-443-2584 or visit arizonapainrelief.com. Arizona Pain Relief is a facility dedicated to helping people of all ages to be free from pain and drastically improve function without surgery. When you come to Arizona Pain Relief you get our whole team working for you. We believe in a team approach to Healthcare. We have a team of Doctors of Chiropractic, Medical Doctors/Nurse Practitioners, Personal Trainers and Rehab Staff to help get you a long lasting solutions to your Healthcare needs. Many people suffer from headaches, back pain, sciatica and joint pain because they do not know where to turn for answers. We have a great track record for getting people relief without using surgery. We recognize there are some cases that we will not be able to help, but in those cases we are dedicated to helping our patients not only get answers but also helping them find facilities they can trust that provide the unique treatment they need. We believe in having multiple techniques and tools to help our patients. For this reason our Nurse Practitioner and Doctors of Chiropractic have trained in a multitude of advanced techniques to give you the best care possible. We utilize everything from aggressive corrective techniques to extremely gentle techniques depending on what your specific situation or preferences calls for. We work with our patients to re-establish function, life is an adventure that should be lived. Many pain syndromes make it difficult to do even simple activities. If you are looking for answers, if you just want to be able to do more in your day, improve your golf game or want to spend more time with your family without your symptoms slowing you down Good Life Family Health is the right place for you.


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Dr. Myers has been with the practice for over 5 years now coming all the way from Augusta, KS. She grew up on a ranch raising horses, cattle and the occasional barn kitten. Her hard work ethics and big heart has landed her into the Chiropractic world where she found a passion working with families, sports, children and especially, females. She focuses on specific and light adjusting techniques that include Activator, Soft Tissue, Diversified, SOT and Thompson Drop. Dr. Myers believes that the female anatomy can respond differently to Chiropractic. That is why she also began expanding her knowledge of gentle adjusting techniques for women, children and pregnancy. Make an appointment or see YELP! to start your journey with Dr.Myers,DC so you can get our of pain and stay out of pain. (480) 443-2584

Doctor Justin Thompson graduated from BYU with a Bachelors in Exercise Physiology, before heading to Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport Iowa. He is Board certified in both Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. After finishing up at Palmer College Doctor Thompson was selected to Intern In the Northern California VA Hospital system where he had the opportunity to not only see chiropractic patients but also learn through rotations in other fields of the Hospital. He enjoyed learning from the great doctors and states that his favorite rotation was in Neurosurgery. Upon finishing his internship at the VA hospital Doctor Thompson took full time employment at Integrated Wellness in Utah, a premier integrated clinic featuring both Medical and Chiropractic Doctors. Doctor Thompson loves being able to work with different health providers and believes that when doctors are working together patients get better care. Doctor Thompson comes from a big family of chiropractors. He has twelve chiropractors in his family. Coming from a family with a lot of chiropractors in his family has had a huge influence on his life. Growing up with chiropractic care and learning from his family has helped Doctor Thompson see many different perspectives within the chiropractic profession. His goal is to be able to help people get relief from their pain by combining time tested chiropractic with cutting edge technology so that patients get the best care possible.

12/09/2025

AI won’t replace doctors.

But it *will* help patients get to the right doctor faster.

⚡ Faster symptom screening

⚡ Faster triage

⚡ Faster appointments

⚡ Faster relief

Technology + clinical expertise = better care for everyone.

12/02/2025

Pain doesn’t just happen in your body — it happens in your brain.

When pain lasts long enough, your brain starts to expect it.
It becomes faster and more sensitive at sending pain signals.
This is called central sensitization — the “volume knob” for pain gets stuck on high.

That’s why even gentle movement or light touch can feel painful.
And why chronic pain is often paired with:
• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Anxiety
• Trouble sleeping

But here’s the encouraging part
Your brain can retrain itself.

That’s neuroplasticity — the ability to rewire pain pathways.

Movement.
Physical therapy.
Targeted medications.
Stress reduction.
Consistent treatment.

Over time, they help your brain turn the pain down again.
Pain changes the brain — but healing can too.

11/26/2025

Want to stand out in your next interview?
It’s not just about your resume.

Show up on time.
Come prepared.
Then prove you have what really matters:

✨ A growth mindset ✨

How fast can you learn?
How well do you adapt?
How eager are you to level up?

You’re not just interviewing for the job today —
you’re interviewing for the opportunities that come next.

11/26/2025

Why do people with diabetic neuropathy need a podiatrist?
The biggest risk isn’t pain — it’s the loss of feeling. When you can’t feel an injury… you don’t know it’s happening.

Here are the most common complications podiatrists watch for 👇

1️⃣ Ulcers (foot wounds)
A small blister → unnoticed → opens → infection.
Without sensation, patients often catch wounds too late.

2️⃣ Infections that spread
Diabetes weakens the immune system → slower healing → higher risk of serious infection.

3️⃣ Tissue or bone damage
If infection spreads into deeper tissues or bone, it can lead to partial foot or toe amputation.

11/19/2025

Treatments in pain management you’ve probably never heard of — but they’re changing how we treat chronic pain.
Let’s break them down 👇
 
🔹 Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
A small device that interrupts pain signals before they reach the brain.
• Great for chronic back/leg nerve pain
• Often used when other treatments haven’t worked
• Fully reversible + customizable
• Helps patients reduce pain and improve daily function
 
🔹 Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
Targets a specific irritated nerve.
• A thin electrode sends tiny electrical pulses to calm pain
• Great for knee pain, shoulder pain, post-surgical nerve pain, and localized injuries
• Minimally invasive + temporary versions available
 
🔹 MILD Procedure
(Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression)
• Removes excess ligament tissue pressing on the spinal canal
• Designed for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
• Tiny incision, no general anesthesia
• Helps people walk farther with less pain and heaviness
 
🔹 Intracept Procedure
Targets the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebra itself.
• This nerve causes chronic vertebrogenic low-back pain
• One-time minimally invasive procedure
• One of the most effective treatments for long-lasting axial back pain
 
🔹 SI Joint Fusion (Minimally Invasive)
Stabilizes the sacroiliac joint when it becomes dysfunctional.
• Helps with deep low-back/buttock pain that worsens with standing or walking
• Small implants + small incision
• Faster recovery compared to traditional fusion
 
The bottom line:
Pain management isn’t “just injections.”
Modern treatment options are precise, minimally invasive, and designed to target the source of pain — not just mask it.
If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for months or years, it’s worth knowing what options actually exist.

11/19/2025

Neuropathy vs. Arthritis — what’s the difference?
A lot of people mix these up, but they’re not the same problem. Here’s a simple breakdown 👇

🦴 Arthritis = Joint Problem

• Pain, stiffness, swelling
• Worse in the morning or after inactivity
• Caused by inflammation, wear-and-tear, or autoimmune issues
• Affects mobility and joint function

⚡ Neuropathy = Nerve Problem

• Burning, tingling, numbness
• “Electric” or shooting pain
• Can cause weakness or balance issues
• Often constant — not tied to movement
• Caused by diabetes, deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, infections, or injury

🩺 Are they treated the same?

Not exactly.
Arthritis treatments reduce inflammation.
Neuropathy treatments protect nerves and improve nerve function.

Both conditions need early diagnosis to prevent long-term damage and improve quality of life.

👉 Which symptoms sound more like what you’re feeling?

11/14/2025

“Exercise makes my pain worse.”
If you’ve ever felt this — you’re not alone.
Joint pain can flare when the movement isn’t right for your body.
But the solution isn’t to avoid exercise… it’s to modify it.
Try these joint-friendly alternatives:
🦵 Seated marches — gentle hip & knee mobility
💪 Wall push-ups — upper body strength with less strain
🦶 Heel slides — smooth knee motion without weight
🌊 Water exercise — the gold standard for low-impact movement
If it hurts your joints, don’t force it.
Start small, move slowly, and focus on form — not intensity.
Your joints will thank you.
Over time, you’ll feel stronger, more mobile, and in less pain.

11/12/2025

A leadership lesson our CEO often shares with our team:
“There are no two good consecutive days in a leader’s life.”
Leadership is uphill.
Not because of the tasks — but because leaders carry responsibility for both themselves and the people they support.
Most people only have to manage their own success.
Leaders have to help others succeed too.
And that’s the real difference between good leadership and great leadership:
Great leaders lift the people around them.
They don’t climb alone — they bring the team with them.
Hard days don’t mean something is wrong.
They’re part of the journey.

11/11/2025

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week! 💙
Our NPs are the heart of what we do — combining skill, compassion, and dedication to help our patients move, heal, and live with less pain.
This week, we asked our Nurse Practitioners what inspired them to choose this path and what they love most about their work… and their answers reminded us just how special this calling is. 🙌
To our incredible NPs — thank you for the care, commitment, and heart you bring to every patient, every day. 💙

11/07/2025

“My back hurts.”

Simple sentence — but it could mean three completely different things.

Is it the **muscle**?

The **joint**?

Or a **nerve** sending that sharp, electric jolt?

As pain specialists, our first job is to *trace the pain back to its source.*

Because every type of pain behaves differently — and requires a different approach.

**MUSCLE (Myofascial) Pain:**

🩵 Feels like a dull, deep ache.

Tender to the touch, often worse with movement, better with heat or stretching.

**JOINT (Articular) Pain:**

💠 Feels stiff, deep, or sharp with certain motions.

Often worse in the morning, easing up as you move.

**NERVE (Neuropathic) Pain:**

⚡ Feels sharp, burning, or tingling — sometimes traveling down a path, like from your back to your leg.

The most important part?

These overlap — a joint issue can irritate a nerve, or make muscles spasm.

That’s why getting an accurate diagnosis from a pain specialist matters.

👉 Which one sounds most familiar to you?

11/07/2025

Your morning sets the tone for your entire day. ☀️

Wake up early.

Take time to reflect.

Feed your mind before the world demands your attention.

Success isn’t built overnight — it’s built every morning you choose discipline over comfort.

What’s one habit that keeps *you* grounded in the morning? 👇

11/05/2025

If you’ve been told to “just wait it out” — don’t. ❌

Frozen shoulder *is* treatable.

💪 Early therapy, stretching, and the right plan can restore your mobility and stop the pain from getting worse.

Small, consistent steps ➜ big recovery.

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2340 W Parkside Lane
Phoenix, AZ
85027

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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